Juventus scoring sensation Amauri is expected to make up his mind whether to play for either Brazil or Italy. Italian media reports claimed that the Azzurri coach Marcello Lippi intends to call up the 28-year-old as a naturalized Italian ahead of the FIFA Confederations Cup. The Brazilian-born footballer has got married to an Italian woman, therefore will be granted the Italian nationality by next January. Amauri, who led the old lady to an emphatic 4-2 win over Milan in the Serie A a couple of days ago, should make his decision in the not-too-distant future. World champions Italy are taking on heavyweights Brazil in an exhibition next February, and the in-form striker is due to take part in the friendly with either party. Inevitable Threat
Amauri's future remains vague Irrespective of his decision, the prolific hitman will inevitably pose a great deal of threat to Egypt in the FIFA Confederations Cup. The Pharaohs have been drawn in Group B along side Italy, Brazil and USA. Brazil tactician Carlos Dunga wants to revive the glory days of the five-time World Champions with a host of new faces. For this reason, he would most probably name Amauri, who has notched ten goals with Juventus this season, to his squad should the latter snub Lippi's overtures. The elite competition is to be held in South Africa next June.
